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Illuminated Relics of Wax Alchemy
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- 1. Process of inserting fibrous core into molten wax
- 2. Later-discovered hydrocarbon replacing older fatty bases
- 3. Repeated immersion to build slender luminous tubes
- 4. Act of shaping wick and wax in ancient luminary craft
- 6. Wax hardness scale coined from ancient Roman gold coin names
- 7. Element historically misunderstood but crucial for early illumination chemistries
- 9. Ancient extraction method to separate wax components by gradual melting
- 11. Vessel for holding molten wax near fire's heat
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- 5. Term hinting ownership of untaxed ancient raw materials used in candle bases
- 8. Wick arrangement mimicking fishbone for steadier flare
- 10. Protective casing that carries light, often candle-lit
- 12. Rendered fat core historically used to fuel flickering flames
- 13. Specialized wick-end treatment to prevent premature smolder
- 14. Adjective describing waxy substances from bee’s labor
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